Heartland Media Conference

Event Details

The Minnesota Broadcasters Association, North Dakota Broadcasters Association and South Dakota Broadcasters Association bring you the Heartland Media Conference. The conference will look at ways to innovate, provide opportunities to collaborate with others and celebrate the successes of the radio and TV stations serving the Heartland of Minnesota and the Dakotas.

Heartland Media Conference

Tuesday, April 22nd - Wednesday, April 23rd

Radisson Blu
201 5th Street North
Fargo, ND 58102

Tuesday, April 22nd

5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Welcome Reception with a music performance from Ted and Kari Bentley

"Ted and Kari Bentley"

Wednesday, April 23rd

7:30 a.m.

Name Badge Pick Up, Vendors Open, Breakfast

9:00 a.m.

Opening Remarks

9:05 a.m.

Michael Clinton
Author of ROAR
"The New Longevity Isn't Coming. It's Here. What does it mean for you and your business?"

10:00 a.m.

April Carty-Sipp
Executive Vice President, Industry Affairs
National Association of Broadcasters

10:30 a.m.

David Oxenford
Wilkinson|Barker|Knauer
"Covering topics at the FCC and Regulatory Issues for Broadcasters"

11:00 a.m.

Gardner Hatch
Executive Director
National Association of Farm Broadcasting (NAFB)
"Validating the Power of Farm Radio"

11:30 a.m.

Minnesota Army National Guard, North Dakota Army National Guard and South Dakota Army National Guard

12:00 p.m.

Lunch, Networking, Vendors Open

1:30 p.m.

Derron Steenbergen
Swagger Institute
"How Successful Sellers Take Care of Business....and Have Fun Doing it"
Step into the mindset of top-performing sellers and learn how to run your sales strategy like a thriving business. In this session, you'll dive into the habits, tools, and frameworks that successful sales professionals use to drive consistent results and sustainable growth. Discover how to manage your pipeline with precision, set and exceed targets, and build a strong personal brand that resonates with clients. From time management and goal-setting to leveraging data and creating value-driven strategies, this session will provide actionable insights to elevate your approach. Gain confidence and skills to run your sales territory like a business, maximizing your impact and achieving new levels of success. Oh, and get reminded why it's so important to have some fun! Broadcasting is still the best industry in the world, so be prepared to get excited! Recommended for all sellers and managers.